Food and Toiletry Donations

Our food bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for individuals and families in need. We work with referral agencies across the city to make sure those needing our help can access our emergency services and to make sure that every item given finds itself a good home. Thank you for your generosity!

We are in need of the following food items:

 

Updated 30 July 2025

We are also in need of the following toiletry items:

Updated 30 July 2025

Where to bring your donation…

Thank you for donating. Non-perishable food or toiletry items can be dropped off at one of our supermarket collection points in Leicester.  These are located at:

• Co-op London Road (donation point next to the front door)
• Sainsbury’s London Road (donation point next to the front door)
• Asda Oadby (donation point at the end of the tills)
• Sainsbury’s Fosse Park (donation point at the end of the tills)
• Co-op Fleckney (donation point next to tills)
• Asda Abbey Lane (donation point at the end of the tills)
• Leicester Wholefoods (Freehold Street, LE1 2LX)

We are also able to accept donations on Tuesdays 1-5pm and Thursdays 3-5pm at our Compassion Centre (19 Lower Willow Street, Leicester, LE1 2HP). Please ring the doorbell when you arrive.

Support Us by Shopping Online with Give Today!

If you’d like to help but don’t have items to donate at home, or simply want to be sure you’re buying exactly what we need, just visit the Give Today website. There, you’ll find a list of our most wanted supplies.

Whether you’re buying one item or one hundred, there’s no minimum order and no delivery charge. Everything is delivered by courier straight to us, and you’ll get a confirmation email once your donation is on its way.

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Sign up to a regular monthly shop, consisting of our most needed items, that will be delivered to our door when we need it. Choose how much you give each month, and which items you would like to buy, and you will know that you are regularly supporting us.

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Alternatively, to give financially towards our emergency response, please get in touch.

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